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  1. <p>I just got the nikon d5300 a few months back to start learning. This is the one: <a href="http://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-products/product/dslr-cameras/d5300.html">http://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-products/product/dslr-cameras/d5300.html</a><br> What I didn't realize is how big these photo files would be when I download them to my computer hard drive. They seriously have eaten up almost all of my space. I guess I chalk it up to newbie error not anticipating this. <br> Regardless, I'm looking for a cloud storage or online backup solution for all my photo files. <br> I found this one article on services that are good specifically for photo storage. Check it out: <a href="http://www.cloudstorageboss.com/cloud-storage-for-photos/">http://www.cloudstorageboss.com/cloud-storage-for-photos/</a><br> I'm leaning towards Amazon's cloud service...but some of the responses here have me a little worried. <br> Should I just go with a NAS at home...or a widely known cloud service like Dropbox? <br> Sorry if this is a dumb question. Working my way out of "newbie" stage as fast as poissible. </p>
  2. <p>The Mark II has more capability and is the better camera as far as I'm concerned. If you could try it out for a bit before you decide I think that would be a huge plus because what your using it for will certainly be a factor but if you're just looking for which one overall is better and want that one, I would probably make the trade. Hope it works out for you! </p>
  3. <p>Is this a friend of yours or just a loose acquaintance? I ask because perhaps you can arrange a temporary trade for a bit of a "trial" period to see how you like the Mark II and how she likes the t4i. If you're each happy with what you've acquired, you can agree to make the trade. If you or her doesn't feel like it's what you're looking for, you can simply return the bodies to one another and that's that. </p> <p>You just have to weigh out what you're looking for. It's really an upgrade for you from a spec standpoint but you may not be comfortable actually using the Mark II and may decide that it's just not really for you. Which is why I think it'd be best if you could arrange to maybe just try it out and see how you like it before agreeing to a permanent trade. If that's not an option, just familiarize yourself with the MII as much as you can and decide whether or not you want to go for it! </p>
  4. <p>There are pluses and minuses to it. But I think the main point is what someone said earlier.. it's really up to you how engaged you choose to be on there. Some people spend every waking moment refreshing their news feed and interacting and posting, etc, etc. Other people just jump on once in a while to keep in contact with some people they no longer see often or catch up on what's going on. <br> I definitely think it has its uses for not just kids but also adults. It's really what you make of it and what you want to use it for. There are a lot of good groups out there. You just always have to be careful with what you put out there and you have to familiarize yourself with the privacy settings so that you don't leave yourself vulnerable in any way. </p>
  5. <p>It's an interesting question. I think there's probably a "time and place" for everything and there are situations where a photo isn't necessary. For example, certain things you may just want to leave in your mind the last way you saw them rather than have the photo you take turn into "the" memory. Once you've got a photo of something to refer back to, that essentially becomes your memory of something. To me, there are times where it's better left in my mind the way I saw it with my own eyes. <br> Some people would want a photo of anything that could potentially invoke strong feelings or emotions so I certainly understand the mindset of wanting to capture even those things that most wouldn't think of pulling out a camera for but it's just a matter of preference. </p>
  6. <p>Your choices are certainly limited with a sub-$200 budget but you can still get a decent DSLR in my opinion. A Canon Rebel XTi DSLR would probably get you some good bang for your buck. You should be able to find a used one in your price range. Seeing as you're just jumping into the DSLR world from a P&S, I think you'll find that it has all the features you need and more. <br> I'm also assuming that if you're taking a photo course you've got a long-term interest in mind here. If this is just a course you're just trying to get through and won't be using the camera much afterwards, you could certainly go a little cheaper and "get by". </p>
  7. <p>What are you using to upload them? Sounds like it could definitely be a setting that needs to be adjusted. The ISO getting shifted would also be a good guess as someone mentioned before. </p>
  8. <p>I think first of all, you need to be a little more clear maybe about what you're aiming for. Do you want an exaggerated filter, are you trying to capture the most "natural" lighting you can, etc? I'm not really sure if you're just taking the photos for hobby or.. ? I would suggest trying to get more natural lighting, though. It sounds like the florescent kit you're working with isn't right for what you're going for. It's probably not extra equipment you need as much as it's balancing your lighting and settings. </p>
  9. <p>I'm brand new to the hobby as well. Just a few weeks. <br> I picked up a Nikon D5300, which seems to be a good fit for me. My best advice so far is to just try things out and learn as you go. I've been picking up new tricks every session. </p>
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